Selecting a Cushioned Ball Mount Capable of a 3" Drop Which Fits a 2" Hitch Receiver

Published 11/17/2022

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Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit - 2" Ball - 8-1/4" Long Mount - 7,500 lbs

(23)

$99.95

Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6" Drop - 7K

(35)

$249.97

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(3870)

$20.69

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(2620)

$15.90

Shocker Hitch HD Air Cushioned 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop - 20K

(15)

$729.99

Question:

Looking for a 3 inch drop hitch Premium style cushioned anything? I have 2 inch Hitch

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

I have a few options depending on the amount you will be towing and how adjustable you want to hitch to be for other trailers. First is the Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit # C63KR. This uses a standard style ball mount with a cushioned 2" hitch ball. This will be set at the 3" height and is not adjustable but is the most economical of the choices.

The Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount # 325-GH-12005 is a cushioned mount. It does allow you to bolt the bracket from a 0-6" drop and can be used on trailers up to 7,000lbs with 700lbs of tongue weight. You will need to add a 2" # 40038 or 2-5/16" # 63847 hitch ball to match your coupler.

Finally the Shocker Hitch HD Air Cushioned 2-Ball Mount # SHK95VR is our premium option. This system uses an air helper spring to adjust the cushioning based on trailer weight and driver preference. This includes both a 2" and 2-5/16" adjustable ball which can be positioned up to 3-1/2" of drop.